So this past few weeks has been absolutely CRAZY. I set up my fourth grade classroom, worked on benchmarks, attended professional development, set up my room, and then taught a week of fourth grade. Then on Friday, I found out I was being moved to kindergarten due to a transfer teacher coming from another school who did not have her k license. Soooooo I spent all Friday, Saturday, and Sunday at school moving my things. Then Monday I had to teach fourth one last day, and tomorrow will be my first day with my new class. WHEW! What a crazy past month. Anyway, not that it is a good enough excuse, but that's why I have neglected my blog.
I am excited for kindergarten - I do love it - but I spent ALL summer preparing for fourth grade and gearing myself up for the year (not to mention buying more appropriate books and teaching materials). Now I need to get myself back in gear for kinders....26 of them. I know that once we get started it will be a great year, but I just have to get through the first few days, set up my procedures, and help my kids get some structure and routine. I totally believe in the power of positive attitudes, so tomorrow will be a GREAT day!
Yesterday, I decided to compile the Common Core LA standards for kindergarten into a Google Document. I thought that in celebration of starting a new grade, I would share it with others that perhaps haven't compiled them yet. (I mean, all I did was copy/paste, but even if I save one person some clicking and a few minutes, I'll be happy.) Here it is:
Kindergarten Common Core - LA
Anyway, wish me luck! I'll let you know how it goes.
